NPR News: How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time

How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.

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NPR News: Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why

Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.

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NPR News: How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster

How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster
English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.

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NPR News: Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.

Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.

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NPR News: Lee Sung Jin talks about the breakthrough that led him to 'BEEF'

Lee Sung Jin talks about the breakthrough that led him to 'BEEF'
Set in an upscale country club, Season 2 of BEEF has been nominated for 16 Emmys. Lee spent two decades writing other people's shows before he started telling stories inspired by his own life.

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NPR News: Get into med school in the graphic memoir 'See One, Do One, Teach One'

Get into med school in the graphic memoir 'See One, Do One, Teach One'
Grace Farris' book brings readers behind the med school scenes — documenting anxiety over loans, bouts of impostor syndrome, friendships forged in stress, and the ever-impossible work-life balance.

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NPR News: The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program

The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.

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NPR News: In pursuit of 'Instagram face,' are we losing the imperfections that make us human?

In pursuit of 'Instagram face,' are we losing the imperfections that make us human?
Plastic surgery is becoming so normalized and undetectable, it's changing our relationship to reality. The New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino considers how beauty standards have dovetailed with AI.

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NPR News: People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?

People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?
It's not just watching paint dry. The twists and turns of the Reflecting Pool repairs, originally a two-week project, have kept bloggers and viewers busy all summer.

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NPR News: Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans

Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month that also criticized her.

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NPR News: How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student

How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student
In high school, Susan Greenstein Prescott had a stutter and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed how she saw herself.

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NPR News: How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student

How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student
In high school, Susan Greenstein Prescott had a stutter and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed how she saw herself.

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NPR News: Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now

Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.

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NPR News: So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills

So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 5: A not-so-secret door is just a door

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 5: A not-so-secret door is just a door
We finally find Aemond. Meanwhile, Alicent and Helaena are doing a little too well trying not to be found.

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NPR News: Romance books recommended by NPR staff for summer reading

Romance books recommended by NPR staff for summer reading
Summer is great for some sizzling reads and NPR staff have recommendations for romance novels from our Books We Love list.

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NPR News: A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show

A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: A test of WI-T

Sunday Puzzle: A test of WI-T
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WFDD listener John Dudley of Winston Salem, N.C.

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NPR News: 5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger

5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger
Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.

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NPR News: Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US

Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.

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NPR News: Wait Wait for July 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Vicki Peterson

Wait Wait for July 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Vicki Peterson


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, special guest Vicki Peterson and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé Sloan

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NPR News: This unusual, Johnny Carson-backed fund has helped Nebraska arts survive — until now

This unusual, Johnny Carson-backed fund has helped Nebraska arts survive — until now
A unique public-private endowment has long shielded Nebraska's cultural scene from federal budget cuts. But a massive state deficit is putting its future in jeopardy.

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NPR News: D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments

D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments
Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.

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NPR News: Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back

Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.

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NPR News: Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming

Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.

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NPR News: David Wain follows the yellow brick road to Hollywood in his latest comedy

David Wain follows the yellow brick road to Hollywood in his latest comedy
The Wet Hot American Summer director talks about his new film, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and why he's still making comedies with the friends he met in college.

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NPR News: 'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he did

'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he did
It's old-school, swords-and-sandals cinema, yet still modern and richly satisfying.

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NPR News: Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life

Apache chef Nephi Craig says cooking Native food saved his life
Craig has cooked in a high-end steakhouse — and for 7,800 prisoners in jail. He writes about cooking, his struggle with addition and his Native American heritage in the memoir Our Knives Will Save Us.

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NPR News: An eco-journalist takes on a Big Tech in this modern twist on the heist novel

An eco-journalist takes on a Big Tech in this modern twist on the heist novel
Nathaniel Rich's literary thriller centers on a young couple who strike out against a data center. Cloudthief wraps a smart exploration of our data-dominated society inside an entertaining heist yarn.

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NPR News: Old-school digicams are everywhere. Why?

Old-school digicams are everywhere. Why?
People who weren't yet alive in the 1990s and early 2000s are buying up old-school point-and-shoot cameras. For some, it's a trendy retro vibe; for other, a rebellion against the smartphone era.

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NPR News: New Mexico lowriders celebrate culture, push for a museum

New Mexico lowriders celebrate culture, push for a museum
Santa Fe is among many American communities that celebrate lowrider culture. The cars are works of art and expressions of pride. At a parade, people talk about efforts to win funding for a museum.

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NPR News: When life is chaos, make art

When life is chaos, make art
Artists create, even during times of chaos. In response to Trump policies and ICE's incursions, arts organizations are leaning in to new ways of fostering community in ways large and small.

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NPR News: Too weak to advocate for herself, a young woman is saved by a nun

Too weak to advocate for herself, a young woman is saved by a nun
When Solitaire Miles was 18, she had a stroke. When she got to the hospital, doctors and nurses accused her of being on drugs. Then, her unsung hero arrived and ensured she got the care she needed.

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NPR News: Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump

Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with comedian Bill Maher about what drives his ideas and what it means to win the Mark Twain prize for American Humor.

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NPR News: Harry Dean Stanton fans celebrate the character actor with a festival in Kentucky

Harry Dean Stanton fans celebrate the character actor with a festival in Kentucky
Character actor Harry Dean Stanton would be 100 years old this week and fans in his home state of Kentucky still celebrate him each year with a festival.

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NPR News: Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals

Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee's and unlimited free soda.

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NPR News: New Mexico low riders celebrate culture, push for a museum

New Mexico low riders celebrate culture, push for a museum
Santa Fe is among many American communities that celebrate low rider culture. The cars are works of art and expressions of pride. At a parade, people talk about efforts to win funding for a museum.

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NPR News: How the duo behind 'The Invite' wrote a sex comedy (that's not really about sex)

How the duo behind 'The Invite' wrote a sex comedy (that's not really about sex)
Rashida Jones and Will McCormack met decades ago, when McCormack's sister set them up on a date. It didn't work out as a romantic pairing, but it was the start of a long-running creative partnership.

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NPR News: States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger

States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger
California is among the states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a Hollywood mega-merger that would unite some of the nation's largest movie studios and TV newsrooms.

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NPR News: Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says

Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 4: "Now we begin?" It's Season 3!

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 4: "Now we begin?" It's Season 3!
Will the real Daeron please stand up?

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Two words, same number of letters, matching first and last letters

Sunday Puzzle: Two words, same number of letters, matching first and last letters
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WVXU listener Debra Waller of Burlington, Kentucky.

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NPR News: 'Good, clean community fun': Dance halls are making a comeback across Wyoming

'Good, clean community fun': Dance halls are making a comeback across Wyoming
Community square dance halls were long cherished social institutions in Western states where small populations are spread over vast distances. Dance halls in Wyoming are making a comeback.

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NPR News: An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days

An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days
The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.

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NPR News: Azar Nafisi on the movie adaptation of 'Reading Lolita in Tehran'

Azar Nafisi on the movie adaptation of 'Reading Lolita in Tehran'
Scott Simon and Azar Nafisi reflect on the enduring power of literature.

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NPR News: Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove

Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.

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NPR News: Terry Tempest Williams on what it means to be a woman with a big voice and big ideas

Terry Tempest Williams on what it means to be a woman with a big voice and big ideas
Terry Tempest Williams writes about what is easy to overlook – she calls it "the holy ordinary." She spoke with Wild Card's Rachel Martin about being present and her new book, The Glorians.

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NPR News: Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'

Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.

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NPR News: Remembering music theater historian Robert Kimball

Remembering music theater historian Robert Kimball
Kimball, who died July 2, unearthed hundreds of pieces long thought lost, and co-wrote books about George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and Eubie Blake. Originally broadcast in 1994.

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NPR News: Why these Jewish college students are learning Yiddish

Why these Jewish college students are  learning Yiddish
Young Jewish-Americans have been looking for new ways to engage with Jewish culture. Some have found community by learning Yiddish, a language with roots in 10th century Europe.

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NPR News: 'Music belongs to the moment': Patti Smith's guitarist Lenny Kaye is 'Goin' Local'

'Music belongs to the moment': Patti Smith's guitarist Lenny Kaye is 'Goin' Local'
Kaye's collaboration with Smith began in 1971 and continues to this day. He says she taught him to trust his musical sensibilities — and to always keep evolving. Now 79, he has his first solo album.

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NPR News: Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday in a statement on her website.

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NPR News: Young people are flocking to estate sales

Young people are flocking to estate sales
Younger Americans are flocking to estate sales. Social media means a whole new set of buyers, and a new way to spend a day out with friends.

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NPR News: Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center

Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name from the Washington, D.C., arts institution.

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NPR News: Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved

Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved
The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to President Trump played an outsized role in the arch's quick approvals.

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NPR News: Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations

Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are presenting the nominees Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.

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NPR News: Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch

Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch
Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by men in late middle-age. One is building a brand through Tiktok. The other practices the old ways.

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NPR News: A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class

A college student's unsung hero helped her when she got a breakup text in class
Novak's first year of college was hard. She was living in a new city, enmeshed in an abusive relationship and struggling with school. Things came to a head when she got a breakup text in class.

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NPR News: 'Everywhere Man' traces the trajectory of under-the-radar music producer Peter Asher

'Everywhere Man' traces the trajectory of under-the-radar music producer Peter Asher
When Asher was a teen in the '60s, Paul McCartney lived with his family and wrote Beatles songs. Asher was part of the British Invasion before launching the careers of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.

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NPR News: What a divorce coach wishes couples knew before ending a marriage

What a divorce coach wishes couples knew before ending a marriage
Divorce is a tool, not a weapon, says Karen McNenny, author of a new book on the subject. She explains how to end a marriage while protecting your family and your mental health.

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NPR News: This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats

This World Cup marks end of era for Ronaldo and other soccer greats
Some of the greatest footballers of a generation played their final World Cup match this summer.

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NPR News: 'You Won't Get Free of It' explores the complicated mother-daughter bond

'You Won't Get Free of It' explores the complicated mother-daughter bond
The New Yorker writer Rachel Aviv spent years reporting stories about mothers and daughters searching for each other. When she became a mom, she saw everything she wrote differently.

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NPR News: Philip Glass' new symphony premieres at Tanglewood after Kennedy Center cancellation

Philip Glass' new symphony premieres at Tanglewood after Kennedy Center cancellation
Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.

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NPR News: Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal

Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 3: Heavy hangs the head that wears the wig

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 3: Heavy hangs the head that wears the wig
Rhaenyra serves nobles grilled rat and the Greens deploy a decoy.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Five plus two, two plus five

Sunday Puzzle: Five plus two, two plus five
Puzzlemaster Will Shortz plays the Puzzle with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and KMUW listener Elaine Neel of Derby, Kansas.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 4, 2026: Nothing but Fireworks edition

'Wait Wait' for July 4, 2026: Nothing but Fireworks edition


This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif Mandvi

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NPR News: Celebrating this July 4 by exploring films and TV shows that portray the American dream

Celebrating this July 4 by exploring films and TV shows that portray the American dream
The U.S. is turning 250 this weekend. To mark the anniversary, we discuss the films and TV series that best depict the American dream.

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NPR News: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding
Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.

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NPR News: Proud to be American, but not quite sure why.

Proud to be American, but not quite sure why.
Nearly half of the Americans surveyed in a new national poll do not know what America 250 commemorates.

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NPR News: Thoughts on the Nation's Birthday in Bristol, Rhode Island

Thoughts on the Nation's Birthday in Bristol, Rhode Island
We talk with Heidi Vermilyea, who runs the souvenir stand for the Bristol, R.I., Fourth of July celebration, the nation's oldest observance of the holiday.

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NPR News: Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory

Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory
The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.

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NPR News: 'Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer'

'Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer'
Saachi, 12, is a head-strong, confident 6th grader when the book opens, but soon she finds herself increasingly frustrated as the social dynamics of elementary school seem to unravel before her eyes.

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NPR News: In Kennedy Ryan's romance, happily-ever-after is for everyone

In Kennedy Ryan's romance, happily-ever-after is for everyone
The romance books Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people the genre has left out, including Black, Indigenous and queer women.

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NPR News: Here's why comic Craig Ferguson became an 'American On Purpose'

Here's why comic Craig Ferguson became an 'American On Purpose'
The Scottish-born comic became a U.S. citizen in 2008. He showcases his goofy sense of humor, and his appetite for the unpredictable, in a new five-part documentary series for CNN.

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NPR News: Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250

Longtime public servant 'guardedly patriotic' as America turns 250
At age 72, Houston-area county commissioner Rodney Ellis has seen a lot of both progress and setbacks for America. He's celebrating America's birthday but has concerns about her future.

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NPR News: Television showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about her debut novel

Television showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about her debut novel
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with acclaimed television showrunner and writer Mara Brock Akil about her debut novel, "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne."

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